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E801 EJM

1987 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,581 mi
Last recorded43,581 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE801 EJM
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 43,581 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both appears to have been stood (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 43,395 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 43,392 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative cable snapped on test (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting sandwich plate (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 43,273 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 43,269 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 43,152 miles

engine stabilizer worn

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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E801 EJM is a 1987 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 43,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E801 EJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E801 EJM registered?

E801 EJM is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E801 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E801 EJM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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